Merdeka and Malaysia Day
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Most countries around the world celebrate a single national day, but in Malaysia there are two anniversaries which are commemorated.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow: Weld Quay
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Penang is rife with rich history. One such relic of the past is Weld Quay, a trading port once used by the British.
Vintage Whites
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Once central to Penang's administration and economy, these white colonial-era buildings now blend into the background, yet their historical significance remains a lasting legacy in George Town.
Bungalows of Penang Hill
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The bungalows atop Penang Hill are as integral to the hill as the funicular railway or the cool climate. The first residence on top of the hill was established...
Penang’s Waterfronts
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Penang’s history has always been linked to the sea; her earliest urban development was as a sea-trading port city. Colonial sections of George Town have t...
Pesta Pulau Pinang
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The Pesta was the brainchild of the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu. It was first started in December 1970 at Esplanade as part of an effort to create a healthy environment for businesses during a period of high unemployment, and the investment climate in Penang was not at its best, to put it mildly.
Penang’s Forgotten Scene
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Penang’s always had a vibrant music scene, none more so in the 1940s and 1950s. The introduction of cinema and radio led to an unprecedented boom in the l...
Statistics
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IntroductionLegal aid centres in Malaysia are established to assist people who need legal representatives but cannot afford their costs. In this issue, the St...
Human Development Indicators
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Malaysia’s human development index (HDI) has been rising in steady increments from 2010 till 2012. Life expectancy has risen by 0.5 years, whereas gross...
Tomoi
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The ancient art of kickboxing, better known as Muay Thai, is popularly practiced in Kelantan. Here, the locals call it Tomoi. After a 15-year ban by the state's...
Deep in The Oil Palm Estates
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As the world's largest palm oil exporter, much of Malaysian is now covered with this "golden crop". Seen by the government as a lucrative commodity that will br...